Vulnerabilities in pkg:maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/compact-columns

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-x68x-wvm2-hqc8
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2020-2195 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.4) cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')) affecting Compact columns libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The issue involves stored xss vulnerability in jenkins compact columns plugin. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 1.12.

1 Known Advisory Record(s)
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pkg:maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/compact-columns

1 Known Advisory Record(s)

Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/compact-columns. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.

Advisory ID CVE / NVD Severity Summary
GHSA-x68x-wvm2-hqc8 CVE-2020-2195 MODERATE Stored XSS vulnerability in Jenkins Compact Columns Plugin

CVE-2020-2195 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2020-2195
GHSA Identifier GHSA-x68x-wvm2-hqc8
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.4
CWE Classification CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Affected Product Compact columns
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.4

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Changed (S:C)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2020-2195

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Compact columns dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

org.jenkins-ci.plugins:compact-columns fixed: 1.12 
<dependency>
    <groupId>org.jenkins-ci.plugins</groupId>
    <artifactId>compact-columns</artifactId>
    <version>1.12</version>
</dependency>
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.plugins

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2020-2195, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.plugins

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Compact columns in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 1.12), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.plugins command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting'), where the product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. In Compact columns, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Compact Columns Plugin 1.11 and earlier displays the unprocessed job description in tooltips. This results in a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability that can be exploited by users with Job/Configure permission. Compact Columns Plugin 1.12 applies the configured markup formatter to the job description shown in tooltips.

CVE-2020-2195 Affected Compact columns Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
1.12
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
org.jenkins-ci.plugins:compact-columns
maven/org.jenkins-ci.plugins/compact-columns
Maven
< 1.12
1.12

References

NVD — CVE-2020-2195 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-2195
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/jenkinsci/compact-columns-plugin/commit/9a5fff4501568c85965940c0c1f620665c77fc27
Compact columns Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/jenkinsci/compact-columns-plugin
Compact columns Security Information SECURITY
https://jenkins.io/security/advisory/2020-06-03/#SECURITY-1837
Compact columns Security Information SECURITY
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/06/03/3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-2195?
CVE-2020-2195 is a security vulnerability in Compact columns involving Stored XSS vulnerability in Jenkins Compact Columns Plugin under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').
Which Compact columns versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 1.12 across affected packages: org.jenkins-ci.plugins:compact-columns.
What version fixes CVE-2020-2195?
Upgrading to 1.12 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is compact-columns affected?
Yes, org.jenkins-ci.plugins:compact-columns is affected in releases prior to 1.12. Upgrade your dependency to 1.12 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-2195?
CVE-2020-2195 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.4 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2020-2195?
CVE-2020-2195 is classified under CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2020-2195?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree -Dincludes=org.jenkins-ci.plugins'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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